Counter-torque driver tool

Abstract

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a tool driver device that can apply counter-torque to the device while applying torque to a target component that is engaging a target base. The example device can be operated by one hand to actuate a power input component that provides the desired torque, while providing counter-torque to offset rotation of the device. A selectably engaged counter-torque component is selected to complement the target base, to operably hold it in place during use. A power input provides power to apply rotational force to drive a selectably coupled tool, which has been selected to complement the target component engaged with a target base. The counter-torque component is operably engaged with the base, which applies counter-torque to the torque provided by the target component.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device that applies torque to rotate a target tool engaging a complementary target component, and applies counter torque to stabilize the device with regard to a target base engaged with the target component, comprising;
 a housing configured to be operably held by an operator;   a rotating shaft that rotates relative to the housing to operably provide torque to the target tool;   a power input that operably provides power to the rotating shaft; and   a counter-torque component comprising a body that is configured to selectably, fixedly engage with the target base to apply counter-torque to the target base.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , the rotating shaft comprising a distal end that is configured to selectably engage with a first target tool complementary to a first target component, and a second, different target tool complementary to a second, different target component. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , the power input comprising a manually operated actuator that provides power when actuated by an operator. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , the actuator comprising a handle and an activator gear, wherein compression of the handle translates the activator gear to provide power. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , comprising a power input drive engaged with the activator gear and disposed in the housing, and comprising one or more gears that convert a linear translation of the activator gear into rotational force. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , comprising a ratcheting mechanism disposed in the housing, wherein the ratcheting mechanism allows for rotation in a first direction, and mitigates rotation in a second direction. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the ratcheting device is selectably reversible to mitigate rotation in the first direction and allow rotation in the second direction. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , comprising a torque conversion mechanism, comprising gears that provide an increase in output torque relative to input torque. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the torque conversion mechanism is selectably adjustable such that a ratio of output toque to input torque can be adjusted. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , the power input comprising a motor that provides power supplied by separate power source for the rotating shaft. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , comprising a power input coupler disposed at a proximal end of the housing, the power input coupler configured to operably engage with a portable power source to provide the power. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the power input and counter-torque component combine with the housing such that the device is appropriately operated using a one-handed operation to selectably drive the target tool with respect to the target base. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , the counter-torque component comprising a selectably replaceable engagement body that is selected to complement the target base, wherein a first engagement body is complementary to a first target base, and a second engagement body is complementary to a second target base. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft is disposed radially inward from the counter-torque component. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft is disposed radially outward from the counter-torque component. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 1 , comprising a rotary inversion mechanism that is selectable to provide for rotation of the rotating shaft in a first direction and to provide for rotation of the rotating shaft in a second direction. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , comprising a torque limiter that mitigates further application of torque upon activation at a selectably preset torque level. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the rotating shaft is selectably retractable into the housing. 
     
     
         19 . An apparatus that applies torque to a target tool and counter torque to stabilize the apparatus with regard to a target base, comprising:
 a shaft comprising a distal end;   a selectably removable target tool disposed on the shaft at the distal end, wherein the shaft operably rotates in order to rotate the target tool, and wherein the target tool is configured to engage with, and apply torque to, a target component that is operably engaged with a target base;   a power input that operably provides power to the rotating shaft;   a counter-torque component comprising a body that is shaped to selectably, fixedly engage with the target base, to apply counter-torque to the target base during operable engagement with the target component.   
     
     
         20 . A hand-operated device that applies both torque and counter-torque, comprising:
 a housing configured to be operably held by a hand of an operator, the housing comprising a proximal end and distal end;   a rotating shaft disposed at the distal end of the housing, the shaft rotating relative to the housing to operably rotate a target tool selectably disposed at the distal end of the shaft, wherein the target tool is shaped to operably engage with a target component that is engaged with a target base;   a power input coupled with and disposed at the proximal end of the housing that operably provides power to the device to rotate the shaft; and   a counter-torque component engaged with, and disposed at, the distal end of the housing, and comprising a body that is shaped to selectably, fixedly engage with the target base to apply counter-torque to the target base to mitigate counter-rotation of the housing relative to the rotation of the shaft.